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The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 17/09/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 17th September

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

St Albans ladies continue to set the early pace in Beds & Herts Division One starting the season well building on last weekends 12-1 win continued to find the back of the net again at home this Sunday against Sherrardswood Ladies. Sophie Monahan scoring twice in the 1st 10 minutes to put St Albans into the lead Ellen Slater scored to put the home side 3-0 in the opening quarter hour. Michaela Johnson getting a goal on 32 minutes, Sherrardswood pulling a goal back to make it 4-1 3 minutes later Laurie Marris scoring. Johnson went on to score for St Albans just a minute later completing her hat-trick a minute before half-time. Monahan completed her own hat-trick on 63 minutes. Chloe Reeves also scoring for St Albans with 15 minutes left as they ran out 8-1 winners scoring 20 goals in their opening 2 matches.

Also making it 2 wins from 2 to start their season in Division One are Northwood Ladies away to Watton Ladies on Sunday. Victoria Lieberman scoring midway through the 1st half to see the visitors 1 up at the break, Claire Cranfield making it 2-0 20 minutes into the 2nd half. Jenny Hunnable making the points secure with a goal for Northwood in the last 5 minutes.

Garston Ladies started their season with a home game against Sharnbrook WFC who scored on 10 minutes Charlie Mullins on target. Garston took all 3 points however going on to win the game 3-1 with goals from Alice Frost, Kelly Kirwan and Caroline Tenebaum putting them 4th in the table.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two on Sunday their were 4 games played. Evergreen Eagles were on the road taking on Hitchin Belles the newly promoted side collecting all 3 points taking them to the top of the table. A brace for Christie Brewer along with strikes from Samantha Feeney and Samantha Takis seeing Evergreen Eagles win 4-1. Chloe Keller scoring the goal for Hitchin Belles.

Joining Evergreen Eagles on 4 points at the top of the Division Two table are Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires. At home to Hitchin Town Ladies the points were shared in a 2-2 draw. Georgina Harvey and Chemise Huitson scoring for Welwyn. Hitchin Town got their 1st point on the board courtesy of goals from Sherrie Evans and Megan Franklin.

Garston Ladies 2nd XI got off to a great start in the league beginning their campaign away to last season’s Division Three Champions, Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues. Lauren Berryman opening her season with 4 goals for Garston. Leah Crocket scoring twice along with a goal for Maxine Hotz the final score 7-1. Woburn’s goal coming from Victoria Herald.

Lastly in Division Two, Letchworth Garden City Eagles were beginning there season at home to Royston Town Ladies Reserves. The away side with the narrow victory to claim their 1st win of the season beating Letchworth 2-1 thanks to an early goal from Abby Laughlin the 2nd scored by Hannah Tofts. Katie Smith with Letchworth’s goal. Early days but just like last season this league looks like it’s going to be very competitive once again.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Crazy scenes in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three as Shefford Town & Campton Ladies win 2 matches in a row at the start of the season to lead the way in the table. At home on Sunday facing Bedwell Rangers Ladies, Louise Grocott scoring a brace with goals for Vikki Ransom and Chloe Tate plus an own goal sealing a 5-1 victory for Shefford. Jessica Sullivan scoring the goal in the 1st half for Bedwell Rangers.

Also winning their 2 opening league matches in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three are new side Welwyn Pegasus Azures, an early 10 minute hat-trick for Janiece Allen putting Welwyn 3-0 inside 20 minutes. Woburn & Wavendon came back into it Catriona Roxburgh pulling a goal back on the half hour mark Shelby Archer adding a 2nd 5 minutes later. 3-2 it remained Welwyn keeping their opponents at bay to collect the 3 points.

Evergreen Ladies picked up their 1st win of the season at home to Potters Bar United Ladies on Sunday. Winning the match 3-1 thanks to goals from Rebecca Freeman, Natalie Maher and Danielle McMullen. Lauren Englefield with the goal for Potters Bar.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 10/09/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 10th September

The Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Women’s Football league begins with 25 sides across 3 Division’s. 9 in Division One with last season’s Champion’s Bishops Stortford Ladies moving up to the ERWFL. Northwood Ladies are a new face I know little about. Watton Ladies are promoted as Division Two Champions with Flitwick Ladies also promoted.

8 sides in Division Two, Letchworth Garden City Eagles and Hitchin Town Ladies dropping down from Division One. Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues and Evergreen Eagles promoted from Division Three. A new name in Division Two in Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires formerly Panshanger Ladies.

3 new faces in Division Three making up the 8 sides with a 2nd Welwyn Pegasus side the Azures joining along side Bedford Ladies new Development side and Bedwell Rangers Ladies. Evergreen Ladies and Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets dropping down from Division Two.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

St Albans Ladies hit the ground running in Beds & Herts Division One with a double figure home win on the opening day of the season. Got off to flyer against newly promoted Watton Ladies. Ellen Slater scoring in the 4th minute, Holly Rossington making it 2-0 2 minutes later Michaela Johnson then scored twice with Chloe Reeves on target for a 5th goal before half-time. More goals flowed 2nd half Johnson completing her hat-trick early on, Slater with her 2nd putting a penalty into the back of the net. Ellie Lovelock with a brace. Kiran Reyat scoring a goal too with Reeves going on to score a hat-trick the final score 12-1.

Sharnbrook WFC got their season off to a great start to away from home on Sunday against Sandy Ladies. Taking the lead in the 34th minute Hoffi Pursey scoring the goal. 1-0 the narrow lead to the visitors at break a different story 2nd half Charlie Mullins doubling the lead in the 58th minute Sharnbrook the ran riot Emily Clark netting 2 goals, with Emma Butler on target with 13 minutes left. Pursey with her 2nd goal of the game in the last 5 minutes Stephanie Hettle making it 7-0 in injury time.

Northwood Ladies started their Division One campaign at home to last season’s League Cup Winners, Houghton Athletic Ladies. 2 goals each for, Leanne Jones and Francesca Webster seeing Northwood win the 3 points in a 4-1 victory. Sinead Borsah scoring the goal for Houghton Athletic.

Flitwick Ladies back in Division One started the campaign with a tough game at home to Sherrardswood Ladies. Goalless at the break the sides both scoring 2nd half to take a share of the points, Sky Evans scoring for Flitwick, Sherrardswood’s goalscorer their captain Katy Jones.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires are a new name this season but containing a host of familiar names having formerly been Panshanger Ladies. Welwyn Pegasus have two sides entering the Beds & Herts Leagues this season, the Azures in the league below but by no means are they a 1st and Reserve/Development side. The Sapphires do contain a large majority of Panshanger’s 1st team squad from last season but with so many player on their books the new look and name change making perfect sense, and I like the names refreshing and new.

A positive start for the Sapphires beginning their season away to Royston Town Ladies Reserves. Chemise Huitson scoring a brace in the game with another goal from Ellie Burke to see them start with a 3-0 win.

A Hitchin derby to start the season with Hitchin Town Ladies relegated last season hosting Hitchin Belles. A 2nd half brace for Amy Jack sealing a 2-0 win for Hitchin Belles to start their season flirted with the title last season, are they ready to mount a stronger challenge this season?

The Blues and the Clarets have swapped leagues with Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues new last season winning the Division Three title with ease whilst the Clarets in Division Two were relegated. The Blues started the season away to fellow promoted side Evergreen Eagles returning to Division Two after being relegated the previous season. A tight game the sides earning a share of the points drawing 1-1. Samantha Feeney scoring for Evergreen Eagles, Bethany Young for Woburn & Wavendon.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

Bedford Ladies playing in the ERWFL Premier Division have established a new Development side this season entering Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three began the season with a convincing win away from home against Bedwell Rangers Ladies also new to the league this season. Kirsten Peters opening the scoring for Bedford in the 9th minute. Paige Abraham and Jessica Bunnage scoring in the 15th and 24th minute. Katy Peters and Becky Lenton making it 5-0 at half-time. Kirsten Peters scoring twice more in the 2nd half to complete her hat-trick with Bunnage adding her 2nd to see Bedford start with an 8-0 win.

Shefford Town & Campton Ladies started their 3rd season in Beds & Herts Division Three with a win away from home to Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets and only their 2nd ever 3 point haul. A good win too with Louise Grocott scoring a brace, with goal each for Chloe Tate and Helen Coster to put them 2nd in the table. 4-1 the final score Maya Santos scoring for Woburn & Wavendon.

Welwyn Pegasus Azures followed the Sapphires in the league above with an away win on the opening day of the season in their 1st ever competitive match taking on Potters Bar United Ladies. Goals from Janiece Allen and Samantha Coughlan in the 1st half. Allen adding a 2nd goal 7 minutes into the 2nd half and a goal form Senal Chapman in the final 15 minutes seeing the away side win 4-2. Mandy Morgan with both the goals for Potters Bar United.

In the last match to bring you in Beds & Herts Division Three, 1st half hat-trick for Sophia Pidgeon saw Wheathamstead Wanderers Ladies start their season with a win at home to Evergreen Ladies. 3-1 the final score Kirsty Stephan with the goal for the visiting side.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 30/04/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 30th April

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

The final day of the league in the Beds & Herts Women’s football season at the Division One title had come down the the final day, has been competitive all season, this Sunday 3 sides could all clinch the league. Sandy Ladies leading for much of the season going top following a midweek win against Sharnbrook WFC 3 points clear of 2nd placed Sherrardswood Ladies and 3rd placed Bishops Stortford Ladies both however with a superior goal difference it couldn’t have ended any closer.

Sherrardswood Ladies were hosting Sharnbrook WFC, Laura Cousins breaking the deadlock on the 30th minute for the home side won the 3 points by a single goal. Sandy Ladies were hosting Bishops Stortford knowing a point would be enough to see them finish top of the table. Scored twice Harriet Ford and Chloe Reeves on target for Sandy. Bishops Stortford hadn’t led all season, peaked at the right moment, a brace from top scorer Kathryn Stanley along with goals for Rosee Golding and Brooke White seeing them with the game 4-2 and take the title by a single goal finishing top above Sherrardswood to become Champions.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One Champions Bishops Stortford Ladies (picture source Bishops Stortford Ladies)

Congratulations to Bishops Stortford Ladies on winning the league.

One more game from Division One on Sunday with St Albans Ladies having secured a 4th place finishing ending with a big home win against bottom side Hitchin Town Ladies. The sides level at the break drawing 1-1 St Albans went on to win 6-2 in the 2nd half. Both Katie Grehan and Megan Samuels scoring a brace with a goal each for Ellie Lovelock and Katherine Hatton. Emma Chaffey and Natalie Thompson getting the goals for Hitchin Town Ladies.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Two games to end the season in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two where Watton Ladies have won the title. 4th placed Garston Ladies FC 96 could have secured a 3rd place finish with a win in their final league match away to Royston Town Ladies Reserves. as it was the home side ended the season with 3 more points to take them above Hitchin Belles with a narrow 2-1 win goals from Anne Chambers and Bethany Sturridge seeing them to victory, Holly Jury scoring for Garston Ladies FC 96.

Bottom of the league Evergreen Ladies ended their season with a good result away to closest rivals in the table Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets top scorers Natalie Maher with a brace along with a goal for Rebecca Freeman seeing Evergreen Ladies win 3-0.

One more weekend of fixtures to come this Sunday 7th May a cup double, Sandy Ladies v Sharnbrook WFC in the newly created competition The Chris Renshaw Trophy kicking off at 1:00pm at AFC Kempston Rovers FC, then onto the League Cup at 4:00pm being contested this season between Watton Ladies and Houghton Athletic Ladies. Will be covering both games for the Supporting Women’s Football Blog and you’ll see how both games went in next weeks Round-Up best of luck to all the finalists.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 23/04/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 23rd April

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

Has been the case all season long basically the Beds & Herts Women’s Division One title looks to be going all the way. Just the one game played in the division this Sunday and that was enough to alter the possible scenarios yet again. Bishops Stortford Ladies climb up into 2nd in the table the highest they have been in the table all season level on points with leaders Sherrardswood Ladies and 3rd placed Sandy Ladies all on 33 points. Given a home win against Letchworth Garden City Eagles from last weekends postponement Bishops Stortford were at home this Sunday taking on Garston Ladies, Broghan McHale opened the scoring for Bishops Stortford with Kathryn Stanley doubling the score 6 minutes before half-time Natasha Coppin and Jess Croney added 2 more goals 2nd half before Coppin grabbed her 2nd in injury time the final score 5-1 to Bishops Stortford.

Sandy Ladies have 2 games left to play the other title contenders 1. A match against Sharnbrook WFC in midweek if Sandy get the 3 points they move onto 36 but at the moment have an inferior goal difference to both Sherrardswood and Bishops Stortford. Will be an interesting final day this Sunday with Sandy hosting Bishops Stortford a point would be enough to give Sandy the title so long as they don’t mess up the Sharnbrook game. If Bishops Stortford were to win that might not still be enough to get the title as Sherrardswood at home to Sharnbrook could still pip it on goal difference. Right now anyone one from 3, sandy and Sharnbrook are playing as this Round-Up is being written Sharnbrook ending their league season with a huge say in where the title will go.

Garston Ladies were also in action last evening taking on Houghton Athletic Ladies a 1-0 win giving Garston the 3 points.

The Chris Renshaw Trophy

Sandy Ladies and Sharnbrook WFC will also meet each other in the final of The Chris Renshaw Trophy on Sunday May 7th after they won their semi-final matches on Sunday. Sandy were away to fellow Division One side St Albans Ladies was a tight contest St Albans creating several chances reduced to 10 through injury. Sandy Ladies leading through a Chloe Reeves goal in the 1st half a long delay as an ambulance was required for the injured St Albans player played on but couldn’t find an equalising goal, Sandy progressing to the new competitions first ever final. Wishing St Albans injured player all the best and hope it isn’t too serious.

In the other semi-final Sharnbrook WFC were away to Division Two side Flitwick Ladies. The game going all the way to extra-time, Keirra Gabriel scoring for Flitwick, Claire Smith on target midway through the 1st half for Sharnbrook. Into extra-time and Sharnbrook scored early, Charlotte Mullins with her 9th goal of the season scoring the winning goal to see Sharnbrook into the final.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Watton Ladies won on Sunday away to Evergreen Ladies to become Division Two Champions! A brace each for Samantha Edgar and Francesca Smithers taking both onto 14 and 32 goals respectfully along with goals for both Chloe Jones her 19th and a 5th goal of the season for Beth Willing seeing Watton to a 6-2 win in their final league game of the season. Natalie Maher and Lisa Nolan scoring for Evergreen Ladies.

Congratulation to Watton Ladies on winning the league title. Could yet be a league and cup double having reached the final of the Beds & Herts League Cup on May 7th.

Also playing in Division Two on Sunday, Royston Town Ladies Reserves were away to Garston Ladies FC 96. Lauren Berryman and Holly Jury scoring for 4th placed Garston Ladies, they were beaten by Royston Town 5-2, Annie Chambers netting a brace, with Grace Leslie, Amber Murray and Megan Evers all scoring a goal. Both sides with 1 match left to play could gain a place in the final standings.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues had already won the league with a game to spare, one game left away to 2nd placed Evergreen Eagles they were looking to end the season with one of the few 100% records left in the league. Made to 10 wins from 10 to wrap up the Division Three fixtures, Casey Chapman, Amy Gibbins and Georgia Payne scoring the goals in a 3-1 win with Christie Brewer on target for Evergreen Eagles who had already secured the runners-up spot.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 16/04/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 16th April

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

A very limited fixture list in the leagues across the 2 counties this Easter Sunday, only 3 scheduled one of those wasn’t played that just leaves the 2 to bring you. In Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, Houghton Athletic Ladies in 7th were away to bottom side Hitchin Town Ladies. Goals from Ciara Craig and Emma Hawkes along with a brace for Holly Thomson seeing the visitors win the match 4-1 the 3 points taking them above Sharnbrook WFC into 6th spot. Tara Gooda scoring the goal for Hitchin Town.

The Chris Renshaw Trophy

Sharnbrook WFC themselves were in action in the quarter finals of The Chris Renshaw Trophy away to Division Three side Evergreen Eagles. Emma Butler scoring a 1st half hat-trick before Gemma Franklin added a 4th goal before the break. Butler scoring her 4th of the match in the final 10 minutes to see Sharnbrook WFC into the semi-finals with a 5-2 win.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 09/04/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 9th April

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

Been twists and turns all season long in the battle for the title in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One with 5 sides all in contention pretty much the whole campaign. New leaders as the season enters the home straight with sides having between 1 and 3 games left to play. Sherrardswood Ladies have been flirting with the top two Sandy Ladies and St Albans Ladies for a few weeks now and with both in cup action this weekend took full advantage with a big win at home to move top of the table above Sandy Ladies on goal difference.

Sherrardswood were hosting bottom side Hitchin Town Ladies. Got off to a great start Manjinder Atwal opening the scoring in the 5th minute, goals from Laura Cousins and Laurie Marris quickly followed Sherrardswood 3-0 up after 10 minutes. Julie Briars making it 4-0 in the 12th minute, 2 more goals were struck on the half hour Francesca Novelli getting on the scoresheet, Marris adding her 2nd. Marris went on to complete her hat-trick in the 2nd half, adding a 4th goal from the penalty spot. Cousins and Novelli both scoring to complete a brace each in the final 5 minutes in a 10-1 win, Emma Chaffey scoring for Hitchin Town fielding 10 players.

Also a big win at home for 5th placed Garston Ladies at home to Houghton Athletic Ladies on Sunday, a brace each for both Jane Hales and Lucy Zecchin, with Emma Trill and Linda Watt also on target putting the ball into the back of the net in a 6-0 win. 2 games left for Garston Ladies 6 points off top spot mathematically not out of the title race yet but certainly can push for a top 3 finish.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

The bottom 4 sides in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two all played each other this Sunday all looking to move up the table in their final games. Garston Ladies FC 96 were in 5th were hosting bottom side Evergreen Ladies, a brace from Jade Roberts taking her to 19 goals for the season seeing Garston win the match 2-1, Natalie Maher scoring for Evergreen. The win guarantees Garston a top half finish as they move into 4th position above Hitchin Belles with 2 games yet could yet secure a top 2 finish in the table.

2nd bottom side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets move 4 points clear of bottom side Evergreen Ladies as they won at home on Sunday against Royston Town Ladies Reserves. Charlotte Demmon scoring her 12 goal of the season put Woburn into the lead as early as the 3rd minute the single goal enough to secure all 3 points.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three, Crawley Green Ladies were hosting Potters Bar United Ladies, both playing their final game of the season a few sides lost to the league this season not had as much action on the field as they would have liked. Potters Bar United new to the league this season took the lead late in the 1st half. Crawley Green came back to level early in the 2nd half Samantha Joiner with the goal in the 51st minute. Into the last 10 minutes of the game and Potters Bar United went on to score what would prove to be the winning goal the 2-1 result seeing both sides end on 12 points 4th and 5th respectfully.

The Chris Renshaw Trophy

Two quarter final ties played in The Chris Renshaw Trophy this Sunday with the sides at the time top two in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One in action. Sandy Ladies were hosting fellow Division One side Letchworth Garden City Eagles, drawing 1-1 after 90 minutes the game headed into extra-time Sandy Ladies scoring again in the extra period of play to win the game 2-1 to advance into the semi-finals of the competition their goals scored by Kirstie Gavin and Amber Williams. Amy Atsma on target for Letchworth.

Sandy Ladies opponents in the semi-finals of The Chris Renshaw Trophy will be St Albans Ladies, 2nd in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One going into the game. Were away to Division Two side Hitchin Belles. Having not played in 3 weeks St Albans had been saving up a few goals, Ellie Lovelock top scoring in the match netting a hat-trick, their was also a brace each for Sophie Monahan and Suzanne Reid with Katie Grehan also getting a goal in an 8-1 win to see them into the semi-finals. Emily Field scoring the goal for Hitchin Belles. The other quarter-finals to be decided.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 02/04/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 2nd April

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

Sandy Ladies have been leading or near the top of Beds & Herts Women’s Division One all season moved back level on points with leaders St Albans Ladies last weekend. This Sunday they went 3 points clear at the top and put themselves in pole position to win the title. At home to bottom side Hitchin Town Ladies were held to a goalless draw by the visitors at half-time. 2nd half they found the back of their opponents net Kirstie Gavin, Amber Williams and Chloe Reeves all scoring to see Sandy win 3-0, Rachael Jones red carded for Hitchin Town. 2 games left to play win them both and Sandy Ladies can’t be caught.

One of their remaining games however is against 4th placed Bishops Stortford Ladies who lay 6 points off the lead but with 3 games left could get 36 points if they won them all. Gave their goal difference a massive boost too on Sunday with a big win away to Letchworth Garden City Eagles. Top scorer, Kathryn Stanley netting a hat-trick making it 19 goals for the season. Lauren Maynard, Brogan McHale, Brooke White and Rosee Golding also scoring the final score 7-0.

Another side who can yet claim 36 points is 3rd placed Sherrardswood Ladies closing the gap at the top jointing 2nd placed St Albans Ladies on 30 points winning away from home against Houghton Athletic Ladies this Sunday. Goals from Katy Jones and Francesca Novelli along with an opposition own goal seeing them win 3-1. Ciara Craig with her 9th goal of the season scoring for Houghton Athletic.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

The 4th side in the East celebrating league title success this weekend were Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues, new to Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three this season winning the league at the 1st attempt. A 100% winning record too with 9 wins from 9 with one game left to play can’t be caught. Were away from home on Sunday playing Crawley Green Ladies. Both sides short of players it was Woburn & Wavendon who held the advantage at half-time leading 2-0. Crawley Green puled a goal back through Nina Service her 14th of the season 2 minutes into the 2nd half. Woburn & Wavendon went on to restore their 2 goal lead 15 minutes into the 2nd half, Crawley Green again reduced the deficit Kirsty Morley netting the goal however the visitors held on to the 3-2 lead to win and claim the league title. Jade Matthews Amy Gibbins and Casey Chapman with the goals. Congratulations to Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues on winning the title.

Beds & Herts The Chris Renshaw Trophy

One tie remaining from the 1st Round of The Chris Renshaw Trophy played this Sunday a new competition introduced by the Beds & Herts Women’s Football League this season, Division Three side Shefford Town & Campton Ladies hosting Flitwick Ladies from Division Two. Goals from Sky Evans and Kierra Gabriel seeing the high league side into the quarter final this coming Sunday where they will be at home to Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 26/03/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 26th March

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

The top two weren’t in league action this Sunday, 3rd placed Sherrardswood Ladies had the chance to join joint leaders St Albans Ladies and Sandy Ladies on 30 points as they travelled to play 4th placed Garston Ladies instead as has often been the case this season the results sees the sides bunch up again as Garston Ladies edged the win to take all 3 points. 2nd half goals from Laura Cousins and Manjinder Atwal for Sherrardswood not enough as they were beaten 3-2 by Garston. Kelly Kirwan netting a brace with Bobbi Rhodes also finding the back of the net. Moves Garston onto 24 points 6 points behind the leading pair with 5 games left to play.

Also moving on to 24 points in 5th are Bishops Stortford Ladies who have 6 games left to play in the league. Were away to the side that had knocked them out of the league cup semi-final last Sunday, Houghton Athletic Ladies the home side scoring twice with Charlotte Cook and Jodie Patterson getting the goals. Brooke White scored twice for Bishops Stortford. Kathryn Stanley and Natasha Coppin also on target in a 4-2 victory. 6 points between the top 5 sides going to be a few twists and turns yet in the race for the title.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two leaders Watton Ladies are now 1 win away from becoming league champions. Were at home this Sunday playing 2nd bottom side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets, Samantha Edgar took her goals tally for the season to 12 with a brace in the match. Kerry-Anne Paul scoring her 1st of the season too with top scorer Francesca Smithers also on target for her 30th goal of the season in a 4-2 win. Alexandra Miller and Annelie Ramsey scoring for Woburn. 2 points clear at the top on 26, Watton can still be caught by 5th placed Garston Ladies FC 96 and 6th placed Royston Town Ladies Reserves who both have games in hand however victory away to Royston Town this Sunday for Watton will see them take the title.

Flitwick Ladies climbed into 2nd spot in the Division Two table ending their campaign on 24 points as they won away from home against bottom side Evergreen Ladies on Sunday. Faye Moxon, Flitwick’s top scorer this season with 9 scoring along with a goal for Henny Horsler to win 2-0. Final position is all important in the leagues as they are adjusted for the new season and may yet be promoted.

The Chris Renshaw Trophy

A new secondary cup competition added to the Beds & Herts leagues this season kicked-off this weekend, The Chris Renshaw Trophy. 15 sides entered into the 1st Round. Sandy Ladies given a bye to the quarter finals. St Albans Ladies and Evergreen Eagles were both awarded home wins to also progress. Shefford Town & Campton Ladies will face Flitwick Ladies in the 1st Round this coming Sunday. That left four 1st Round ties played on Sunday.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three side Wheathamstead Ladies were away to Letchworth Garden City Eagles in the 1st Round took their Division One opponents all the way to penalties before eventually being knocked out. Both sides scoring twice in the 90 to see it end 2-2 Emily Jamieson and Ellie Watson scoring for Letchworth, Jenna Wynne and Shauna Smith with Wheathamstead’s goals. Letchworth winning the penalty shootout 3-2 to progress.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One side, Sharnbrook WFC are safely through to the quarter finals to with a comfortable home win against Division Two side Garston Ladies FC 96 this Sunday. Sian Cunningham opening the scoring in the 10th minute. Charlotte Mullins added a 2nd 4 minutes later. The rest of Sharnbrook’s goals coming 2nd half, Emma Butler ad Claire Smith both scoring a brace with Mullins also adding a 2nd goal to her name in a 7-1 win. Holly Jury scoring the goal for Garston.

An all Division Two clash in the 1st Round between Hitchin Belles and Panshanger Ladies who have both completed their league campaign, looking to extend their season with a cup win it was home side Hitchin who opened the scoring. Panshanger drew level in 1st half injury time going on to take the lead 5 minutes into the 2nd half. Hitchin came back to level it at 2-2 before taking the lead late on grabbing another to win the game 4-2 a Panshanger pushed for a goal Chemise Huitson ending her campaign with 22 goals with the 1st half goal for Panshanger, Ellie Burke with her 10th goal of the season scoring in the 2nd half. Shannon Page scoring a brace in the game for Hitchin Belles moves onto 24 goals for the season.

In the other 1st Round tie played it was an all Division Three match up with leaders Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues away to Potters Bar United Ladies. Goals from Madison Drewett, Amy Gibbins, Carrie Mancini and Lauren Stewart seeing the visitors progress into the quarter finals with a 4-0 win.

The quarter finals of The Chris Renshaw Trophy are scheduled to be played Sunday 9th April and are as follows;-

Hitchin Belles v St Albans Ladies

Sandy Ladies v Letchworth Garden City Eagles

Shefford Town & Campton Ladies or Flitwick Ladies v Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues

Evergreen Eagles v Sharnbrook WFC

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 19/03/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 19th March

Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup

This Sunday saw the semi-finals of the Beds & Herts Women’s League Cup being held and saw two contrasting ties played. In the all Division One tie Bishops Stortford Ladies were hosting Houghton Athletic Ladies the two sides going all the way goalless after the 90 minutes the game headed into extra-time and was just 5 minutes away from penalties when the stale-mate was broken Shakeela Hussian finding the back of the net to send Houghton Athletic Ladies into the final of the league Cup for the 1st time.

A 7 goal thriller in contrast in the other League Cup semi-final with Hitchin Town Ladies from Division One hosting Division Two leaders, Watton Ladies both looking to reach the League Cup for the 1st time. Watton Ladies in good form going for promotion took the lead in the semi-final, Hitchin Town coming back to level before half-time. In the 2nd half Watton scored twice to go 3-1 up Hitchin Town pulling it back to 2-3 before conceding a 4th goal. Pulling it back to 3-4, Watton Ladies held on for the win to reach the League Cup Final.

The League Cup Final between Houghton Athletic Ladies and Watton Ladies is scheduled to be played Sunday 7th May at AFC Kempston Rovers, best of luck to both sides.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

St Albans Ladies continue to lead Beds & Herts Women’s Division One ahead of 2nd placed Sandy Ladies on goal difference with a 4-0 home win against Letchworth Garden City Eagles on Sunday. Sophie Monahan took her goals tally to the season to 9 from 12 appearances with a brace in the game. with Sophie Lawrence and Holly Rossington both scoring their 2nd goal of the season. One league game left for St Albans away to Hitchin Town on the 23rd April those below them all have games in hand how crucial a game it will be will become apparent in the coming weeks.

Sandy Ladies put a dent in Garston Ladies own title hopes as they beat the 4th placed side at home this Sunday to keep neck on neck with St Albans Ladies at the top of Division One. Amber Williams bagged herself a brace to move into double figure for goals scored this season from 13 appearances. Chloe Reeves also scoring in the game to take her onto 9 for the season. 3-1 the winning score for Sandy, Jane Hales on target for Garston Ladies.

3rd placed Sherrardswood Ladies keep pace with the leading pair winning away from home to keep the gap to 3 points have games in hand on both those above. Were away at the weekend playing Sharnbrook WFC, 2 early goals in the game Francesca Novelli putting Sherrardswood 1-0 up in the 3rd minute. Sian Cunningham scoring for Sharnbrook just 2 minutes later to make it 1-1 where the scores remained until half-time. Sherrardswood scoring the winning goal mid-way through the 2nd half awarded a penalty, Laurie Marris stepping up to take the spot kick and putting the ball into the back of the net for her 15th goal of the season.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

Hitchin Belles were playing their final league game of the season at home against Flitwick Ladies on Sunday who had dropped down the table after leading the way early on with just 2 points from their last 5 league games. A good run of form had seen Hitchin Belles go top of the Division Two table for a spell too. Ended their league campaign with a defeat however as Flitwick won the match 2-0 with both goals scored by Faye Moxon the win lifting Flitwick up to 3rd in the Division Two table.

Both the bottom sides continue to pick up points towards the later end of the season, bottom side Evergreen Ladies close the gap on Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues to just a point with a good win away from home against Royston Town Ladies Reserves. The final score 2-0 to the visitors

Woburn Wavendon Lionesses Clarets were at home n Sunday taking on Garston Ladies FC 96 who are often involved in a high scoring game. In 5th place Garston had a game in hand on leaders Watton with a 6 point gap to close. Captain, Jade Roberts scored twice for Garston in the game with Holly Jury also scoring to make it 3 wasn’t enough in the end to take all 3 points as unbeaten in the league in 3 games picking up 7 points from 9 scored 3 aswell to earn a share of the points with Charlotte Demmon scoring in the 1st half and Lauren Revell scoring twice at either end of the 2nd half.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three 2nd placed Evergreen Eagles were away to Shefford Town & Campton Ladies on Sunday close the gap to league leaders Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues to 3 points courtesy of a 3-0 victory Samantha Takis moving onto 12 goals from 10 appearances with a brace with Samantha Feeney also getting on the scoresheet.

A 3rd successive league win propels Wheathamstead Ladies up into 3rd place in the table and having won 7-0 at home last Sunday against Potters Bar United Ladies they repeat the feat again this Sunday away to Crawley Green Ladies. Sophia Pidgeon moving into double figures scoring a hat-trick. Libby Quinn netting herself a brace as well as Sabrina Monastero, one of her 2 goals coming from the penalty spot.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 12/03/17

The Round-Up

Beds & Herts – Sunday 12th March

Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup Final

The 1st County Cup of the season took place at The County Ground in Letchworth. Stevenage Ladies from FAWPL South East Division One taking on Royston Town Ladies playing in the league below the ERWFL Premier Division. A 3rd successive final for Stevenage Ladies winning it for the 1st time 2 seasons ago. Royston Town beaten finalists in the 2013/14 Final.

Royston Town started positively looking to press a high line keep Stevenage back in their own half. As Stevenage settle they found space in behind strikers Bolu Fisher and Rosy Woodhams found space in behind Royston Town goalkeeper Emma D’Costa with some important saves. Eventually the pressure told however and Stevenage scored just after the half hour mark Woodhams on hand inside the box to receive the ball from Fisher after D’Costa had stopped her getting a shot away herself Woodhams putting the ball into the bottom corner of the net.

A narrow advantage for Stevenage at the break, they were soon in control of the final scoring twice early in the 2nd half. Defender Dominique Godbeer heading the ball home at the near post from a corner before Woodhams got her 2nd of the game running towards goal as D’Costa came sliding in to gather the ball lost it Woodhams going on beyond her to put the ball into the back of the net.

Stevenage Ladies, Rosy Woodhams celebrating after scoring her 2nd goal (photo credit Kevin Richards)

Royston Town despite being 3-0 down created chances late in the game Sammy Tinsley striking the post from long range, Harriet Smith getting into the box threatened to pull a goal back no to be however as Stevenage hit them on the counter in injury time captain Donna McGuigan firing the ball into the top corner the final whistle blowing Stevenage Ladies celebrate winning the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup for the 2nd time. You can view some excellent pictures taken of the game by Kevin Richards by clicking on the link to his album from the day below

The game was covered by the Supporting Women’s Football Blog too and you can read the full match report on this site or by clicking on the link below

Stevenage Ladies 4-0 Royston Town Ladies

Congratulations to at Stevenage Ladies winners of this season’s Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

St Albans Ladies remain top of Beds & Herts Division One on 27 points ahead of Sandy Ladies on goal difference after picking up a good win away from home on Sunday taking on 3rd placed Garston Ladies goals from Megan Samuel and a penalty put away by Ellie Lovelock seeing them to a 2-1 win. Bobbi Rhodes with the goal for Garston Ladies. Top of the table with 2 matches left to play the league has been competitive all season maximum points from those games and anything is possible.

Sandy Ladies in 2nd spot stay level on points with St Albans Ladies have two games more to play however were beaten by Letchworth away from home almost a month ago a slight wobble losing again before beating Bishops Stortford Ladies away from hoe allowed others to catch them up. 3 wins on the bounce had seen Letchworth climb off the bottom of the Division One table. Away to Sandy this Sunday that winning run was brought to an end. Sandy winning the match 4-2 to collect the 3 points, Chloe Reeves scoring twice, Katie Seldon and Amber Williams also scoring.

Sherrardswood Ladies climb above Garston Ladies into 3rd in Division One with their 3rd straight win were away from home on Sunday playing Bishops Stortford Ladies whose own title hopes took a knock as they were narrowly beaten 3-2 by Sherrardswood. Broghan McHale and a Lauren Maynard penalty for Bishops Stortford. Laura Cousins scored in the 1st half for Sherrardswood with Francesca Novelli scoring with 15 minutes left Laurie Marris scoring their 3rd goal in the last 10 minutes of the game.

Letchworth’s good form plus a lack of league points gained so far in 2017 had seen Houghton Athletic Ladies slip down the table was a clash between the bottom two then on Sunday as Houghton Athletic hosted bottom side Hitchin Town Ladies. Got back to winning ways in the league with both Charlotte Ross and Holly Thomson scoring in a 2-0 win that lifts Houghton Athletic up 2 places into 6th in the Division One table.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two league leaders Watton Ladies were held to a goalless draw by Flitwick Ladies the point enough to lift Flitwick a place into 4th spot in the table.

2nd placed Panshanger Ladies closed the gap to Watton Ladies to a single point on Sunday were playing their final league game of the season at the weekend hosting previous league leaders Hitchin Belles. The visitors getting off to a great start going 1-0 up early on Shannon Page with the goal. Panshanger responded well however pulling it back to 1-1 before 10 minutes were played Chemise Huitson getting the goal, Huitson went on to add a 2nd of the game 10 minutes later to hand Panshanger the lead taking her tally past 20 for the season. Ellie Burke scoring twice inside the opening 15 minutes of the 2nd half to see Panshanger win 4-1. A very good league campaign following promotion last season amongst the top sides in the division leading for a spell themselves, a good platform to take into next season.

Elsewhere in Division Two the bottom sides Evergreen Ladies and Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets met both on 4 points going into the game the next was won by a single goal Annelie Ramsey scoring in the 20th minute for away side Woburn & Wavendon to put them 3 points clear of Evergreen. And although Panshanger Ladies have completed their league fixtures their is still plenty of games left in the league 6th placed Royston Town Ladies Reserves in particular have 6 games left.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

One game played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three this Sunday and it was a great result for Wheathamsted Ladies at home beating Potters Bar United Ladies 7-0 their 2nd successive league win too as they move onto 9 points. 2 goals each for Sophia Pidgeon and Shauna Smith. plus a goal each for Sandra Knias, Libby Quinn and Jackie Sheridan.